National grilled cheese month continues along its cheesy path tonight with a free cooking class tonight at Whole Foods Market in Coral Gables.Oh, and the class is taught by a James Beard winner. So, who’s this top chef and what’s he doing making a humble grilled cheese sandwich, anyway?See also:-…
Whether you live or work in downtown Miami, you will have a new spot for burgers and beers when Biscayne Tavern officially opens tomorrow at the b2 Miami Downtown hotel.Decorated in modern dark brown tones and peppered with many, many flat screens, the tavern is an inviting place to watch…
Literally hidden in plain sight, the terrace is tucked behind a wall of foilage, safeguarding this hidden gem from the cliches of Collins Avenue. Soft sounds and colored lights set a serene tone as you cross onto the veranda. Much like a child stumbling upon a secret garden, I knew…
Legend states that every day at 4:20 p.m., a group of teens in San Rafael, California met to search for an abandoned cannabis crop. The teens code named the plan, “4:20 Louis” in honor of the statue of Louis Pasteur where they hung out. The code was shortened to “4:20”. …
Sandwich Qbano on First Street and Washington Avenue, is one of many. The Colombian chain serves casual fast food, namely sandwiches. Think of it as a Colombian deli. Then why is it called Sandwich Qbano, instead of oh, we don’t know, Sandwich Paisa maybe? Hell, if we know, but the…
Hardy Hill is a man of many vests. They hide beneath his tailored suits, both lustrous and gray. He has a strong chin and coiffed George Clooney-colored hair. He favors vintage Porsches, was once listed among Extra’s Most Eligible Bachelors, and rose to momentary fame after appearing on the CBS…
We’re not ones to scour the city looking for the world’s greatest cupcakes. We don’t even like them. But on a whim, we recently took a different route home from the office and found ourselves at NE 69th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. Most locals know the intersection for the restaurant…
We first heard in 2011 that Michael Schwartz was taking over the restaurant at the Raleigh Hotel. Now, about one and a half years later, the endeavor’s opening date and name have finally been revealed.Restaurant Michael Schwartz will open Monday, April 22, at the iconic South Beach art deco hotel as part of an…
If one were to describe Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, it would have to, quite simply, be “just like No Reservations — with slow motion.”Bourdain has said that he left he Travel Channel and moved to CNN to gain access to places that he couldn’t go to with No Reservations. There…
As the mixology world grows increasingly complex, crafting concoctions can be intimidating, both for budding bartenders and at-home drinkers. Juniper sugar? Gelatin cubes? Bacon-infused bitters? Where in the world are you supposed to begin? But the dudes behind the über-prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) professional training program have the at-home…
Those who attended the Taste of the Grove last year in Peacock Park, know that you can sometimes expect to see masses of people chowing and guzzling to their hearts’ content at this event. Unfortunately, this year, Taste of the Grove was a literal washout – there was plenty of…
Every year, that old bromide is bandied about: The only two things certain in this world are death and taxes. We’re not so sure about cheating the IRS or the Grim Reaper (we’d love to do both), but we do know that you can at least have a clever cocktail…
“It’s not just pizza, it’s an art,” says Franco Stanzione, the ambitious 23-year-old who’s opening Miami’s first truly “authentic” Neapolitan pizza shop. “It’s so easy to mess up. It only takes a minute.” That’s because the pizza at this soon-to-open place takes only 30 seconds to a minute to cook. But that’s…
The Magic City takes it coffee seriously. Many Miamians will tell you it’s not blood, but thick, syrupy colada, that runs through their veins. Now the time has come to choose who will win the coveted title of “Best Brew,” and two coffeehouses have risen to the top.Voting for the 2013 Krups…
Tongue & Cheek opens today in tony SoFi after months of planning and one long weekend of tweaking. The restaurant, a collaboration between Jamie DeRosa and Michael Reginbogin, will offer an eclectic menu comprising American classics and dishes inspired by chef DeRosa’s travels. The 150-seat dining room highlights artwork by…
When a new brewery makes its way to Miami, we’re super stoked. Hell, there are two or three on tap to open this year, and the city’s practically in a tizzy. Drinking anything cooked up in our own backyard is totes exciting, given the serious lack of local beers we’ve…
Q. You have some prime beachfront property and some NFL greats as pals — plus you’re into reggae music. What do you do? A. You host a reggae beach bowl and invite everyone you know. That’s what the Sole on the Ocean hotel and Ralph Pagano’s Alba Seaside Italian restaurant…
The fourth annual New Times Brew at the Zoo is creeping up on us as stealthily as a tiger.This 21-and over event, which allows you to sample over 100 beers on Saturday, May 4, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Zoo Miami, promises to be more fun than a barrel…
Pasha’s, the healthy fast food alternative for Mediterranean cuisine, has been serving up waist and wallet-friendly options since 2003. With seven locations now spanning Miami, one can get their fix just about anywhere, from Aventura to Coral Gables. Although all locations offer the same menu, select ones have decided to…
Peruse any one of those wacky “holiday” calendars on the internet and you’re bound to find some pretty weird stuff to celebrate.For instance, did you know that April 23 is “Talk like Shakespeare” day or that May 16 is “National Sea Monkey” day? Now you do.For every holiday that we…
We’re quite pleased that the weather has taken a turn for the better here in the 305. Last week’s miserable rain and constant drizzle made us feel like dogs. And that ain’t cute. But the balmy humidity’s back, and so is the steamy heat. Miami could not be more herself…
Four restaurants in one night? Miami residents might be familiar with the pub crawl, a night of organized drinking in which participants walk from bar to bar and are offered drink specials and usually a free shot or drink at each stop. How about a dish crawl? These are already…
